Development of National Chemicals Profile for South Africa.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a professional service provider to develop a national chemicals profile for South Africa over 24 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is seeking a professional service provider to develop a National Chemicals Profile for South Africa. This project will take place over a 24-month period. The successful bidder will be responsible for mapping national chemical data, assessing regulatory frameworks, evaluating technical infrastructure for hazardous waste, and conducting socio-economic and environmental impact analyses. Key deliverables include an inception report, a comprehensive National Chemicals Profile, stakeholder engagement reports, and regular progress updates. The work aims to identify gaps in current information systems and institutional capacity regarding chemical management across various sectors like mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. The project must be completed within two years of the service level agreement signing.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Project Team Leader and Expert 1 must hold SACNASP, HPCSA, or SACI registration
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid B-BBEE status verification
- Foreign qualifications must have a SAQA Certificate of Evaluation
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Officials
Email: Tenders@dffe.gov.za
How to apply: Bids must be delivered by hand to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. Submissions must include one original master document and an electronic copy on a USB drive.
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